Cleveland Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose expects Saturday return at New Orleans: 'I should be able to go'

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose told reporters on Friday that he will make his return to the floor on Saturday when the Cavs face the New Orleans Pelicans down by the bayou.

“It feels good,” Rose told reporters. “I was able to move around, tonight I should get a little bit more treatment. I think I should be able to go tomorrow.”

Rose has missed the last three games for the Cavaliers. He hurt his left ankle last week after landing awkwardly following a flagrant foul from Milwaukee’s Greg Monroe.

In two games, Rose has averaged 13 points and 27 minutes per game. Both of those averages are good for third on the Cavaliers. Rose is expected to start at point guard, but he’ll be starting with a slightly adjusted lineup.